Take a peek inside Westberry's tipi

By Joan Janzen

If you're going by Westberry Elementary School, you probably spotted a tipi on the playground's southwest corner. The structure was raised on Friday, September 13th, with the help of Lyndon Linklater, a traditional knowledge keeper and storyteller. Sun West staff and parents joined him in helping to set up the poles before they were encased in canvas.

These girls and their friends were enjoying their snack and a visit inside the tipi on the Westberry Elementary School playground. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

Families are welcome to check it out when they have an opportunity. Everyone is invited to enjoy it and be responsible for taking care of it. The staff and students look forward to playing and learning together in their new tipi.

You'll see people drop by and peek inside to have a look, and children seem to enjoy having a new place to visit and have a snack.